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ET03 URE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

93,111 mi
Last recorded93,111 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 URE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Early corrosion to both front floorings

Early corrosion to nearside outer sill

Early corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

offside front wiper blade ends split

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,796 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Early corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perishing

Early corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,925 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 24 Mar 2015 67,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,562 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 4 Apr 2014 54,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,310 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage top rubber split but still preventing the in gress of dirt

o/s/f strut has slight movement at upper attachment

Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage top rubber split but still preventing the in gress of dirt

o/s/f strut has slight movement at upper attachment

Fail 4 Apr 2012 27,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,843 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,851 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 23,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,838 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 18,798 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front and offside front chassis joints to front crossmember poorly repaired

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2009 15,423 miles

front crossmember poorly repaired at nearside front and offside front chassis joints

offside front tyre worn to limit and has a nail in the tread

Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,299 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 12,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 10,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o\s front chassis has small kink

Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,136 miles

o\s front chassis has small kink

Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,881 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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ET03 URE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET03 URE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ET03 URE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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